Sunday, March 31, 2013

Tiger Stripe Soap Challenge

It's been quite a while since I last posted and I'm really sorry, it wasn't because I didn't want to, it's because Blogger just wouldn't let me, no matter what I tried it just wouldn't allow me to upload any photos, has anyone else had this problem? Anyhow, I thought I'd give it one last try and hoo ray! it's finally working again.

It's come out a great time, because Amy from Great Cakes Soapworks is having another of her wonderful soap challenges and I just couldn't resist joining all the other lovely soapers this year. The 1st challenge Amy has set for us is the Tiger Stripe technique, I haven't tried this particular one before, it's a little like the funnel or column technique, just slightly different, it's a really great technique to try.

I decided to use May Chang and Frankincense essential oils for this soap, I love pink and orange together so I thought I'd use these colours. I was a bit worried it would turn out, it seemed to take forever to start to trace and I got a bit impatient waiting and poured earlier than I normally would, so I'm quite happy and very relieved with the result. Thank you Amy for doing your challenge for another year:)

Thank you Pam, the fragrance smells mainly of the May Chang, the Frankincense just takes the edge off a bit.Yep I agree Shari, I love that colour combo too, so glad you like the stripes, I was a bit worried about them turning out.Thanks so much Amy:) that was my thinking too:) I was hoping the white in between would make the colours stand out a bit more.Thank you Kim, so glad you like the colors:) I think your soap is the perfect one:D.Thank you Cris:) pink and orange just seem perfect together.Jenny, thank you so much:) the scent is more citrus than frankincense, I think it could have done with a bit more of the frank, oh well, maybe next time.

Wow. Those turned out great. And I love your Soap Stamp! Good job! I'm not participating this time around as I'm preparing for Farmer's Markets, but I'm getting a kick out of looking at everyone's creations - they are amazing.

Thank you Lindsey:) yes I was really happy with how my stamp turned out too, good luck with your markets, maybe you can join the challenge next time round:) I agree, there sure are some talented soapmakers around, all the best, Jan